Brian Sharoff, president of the Private Label Manufacturers Association for nearly 40 years, died Saturday after a brief illness. He was 77.
Sharoff was named President of PLMA in 1981, shortly after the association was founded. During his tenure, the association’s membership grew from 200 manufacturers, suppliers, and brokers in the U.S. to more than 4,400 companies worldwide.
“Today is a sad day for the entire PLMA family,” said Lisa Manzoline, director of sales for Reynolds Consumer Products and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PLMA. “Under Brian Sharoff’s tremendous focus and dedication, the Private Label Manufacturers Association has grown to become a vital and essential resource for suppliers and retailers around the globe. Brian’s leadership will be greatly missed.”
Sharoff joined PLMA after five years as executive vice president of the Metropolitan New York Retail Merchants Association. Prior to that, he served three terms as a member of the New York State legislature. He also held teaching positions at St. Joseph’s University, Rutgers University and The New School of Social Research.
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